In an instant, Hua Lidian's pupils contracted, and his whole body shook violently.
At the same time, Sikong Jing slightly reined in his killing intent and looked at Hua Lidian. "Mr. Hua, is this very troublesome?"
Though he wanted to kill Ren Dongmeng, he still had to consider Hua Lidian's feelings. Perhaps there was a better solution.
After all, Hua Lidian had treated him rather well and had always upheld his own principles.
Hua Lidian looked at Sikong Jing in some surprise, then suddenly laughed again. "I may indeed face some trouble, but I do not fear it. Thank you for your concern, little brother Sikong."
His words were wholly sincere.
Then Hua Lidian added, "Rather, little brother Sikong may face retaliation. Ren Dongmeng's mother cannot possibly come to kill you personally, but she may resort to underhanded tricks... As long as you are not afraid, then do as you please."
The moment those words fell, Ren Dongmeng below was completely dumbfounded. She stared at Hua Lidian in disbelief. "Y-you, you..."
She had never imagined that after she revealed her mother's name, Hua Lidian's intent to kill her would seemingly only grow stronger.
"Hahaha, underhanded tricks are what I fear least."
Sikong Jing burst into laughter, then borrowed the Steel Bone Flying Vulture's demonic power and brought his staff crashing down.
Ren Dongmeng died on the spot.
Before her death, she let out an unwilling roar. How could a dignified Tyrant Heaven Chamber of Commerce steward die here?
There was simply no sense in this. Wasn't Sikong Jing just some insignificant nobody?
Why?!
Shouldn't a small fry like him be hers to toy with however she pleased?
He was merely a toy. He should not have had the ability to resist—so why did he?
Even at death's door, Ren Dongmeng